Stone Food & Drink Festival 2007
The Festival this year is between October 5th - 7th.
(Pre Festival Dates October 1st - 4th)
Programme Dates
October 1st | October 2nd | October 3rd
| October 4th | October 5th | October 6th | October 7th
SATURDAY 6th OCTOBER 2007
PUMPKIN COMPETITION
Everyone welcome to bring their pumpkins along to be weighed at 12.30 p.m. in the market square The heaviest will be
declared the winner . A cash prize and the shield presented by our mystery guest.
Farmers Market – High Street 9.00a.m to 4.00 p.m.
Stone’s Farmers’ Market is now accepted as one of the best in Staffordshire. This year the stalls will be selling a huge variety
of local produce every day of the Festival.
Gourmet Food Marquee – Westbridge Park
NEW THIS YEAR!!!
Dozens and dozens of stalls selling a huge variety of products from across the country and beyond. All under cover .
The Hurly Burly The Amazing Vegetarian Solar & Wind Powered Festival & Function Cafe
We saw this at Ludlow and just had to invite Mella to our Festival Mella & her amazing purple bus!
PAUL GILMORE 9.30a.m.Cookery Demonstration in The Trentham Estate Kitchen The Crown Hotel
(Free Demo)
Paul Rankin Cookery Demonstrations – 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
The Trentham Estate Kitchen in the Crown Hotel
Paul Rankin, well known TV celebrity chef, is demonstrating his skills in two sessions today.
Tickets £15 from the Festival office.
Carlos Italian Chef of Pasta Di Piazza-High Street Demonstration 1p.m.
The Trentham Estate Kitchen The Crown Hotel Ballroom
Richard Cullen of The Spotgate Spot Acre Demonstration 4.30p.m.
The Trentham Estate Kitchen The Crown Hotel Ballroom
Canal Boat Meet
ANOTHER FIRST THIS YEAR!!!
Take a stroll along the tow path and see a colourful spectacle of boats galore – all in Stone for the Festival.
WHITEBRIDGE WINES- WHITEBRIDGE ESTATE
Anything but Chardonnay ( The ABC Club ) For a free tasting of some more unusual grape varieties visit the warehouse
11a.m.-1p.m. 01785 817229
J.D.WETHERSPOONS-GRANVILLE SQUARE
Staffordshire oatcakes served all day and why not enjoy a pint of Staffordshire real ale Pedigree, Abbot, GreenKing IPA and Titanic
to choose from.
Festival Discount at Chantilly - Chantilly High Street - Friday and Saturday
Ten per cent discount on all purchases on production of the festival programme.
FOOTSTEPS-STAFFORD STREET
For every £10 spent on shoes receive a raffle ticket for the prize draw and win £100.
DRAW TAKES PLACE SATURDAY AFTERNOON FROM A GIANT PUMPKIN
Boatyard Open Day - Canal Cruising, Crown Street - all day
Come and see Stone's historic boatyard including the oldest dry dock on the canal network
Tapas Special
The Lounge – All day till 9.00 p.m.
Custodio Pinto’s very own recipes for an extra special Festival Tapas treat.
The Istanbul Palace-Stafford Street
Enjoy a Turkish meal and be amazed by the Magician
Twenty Staffordshire Real Ales
The Swan, Stafford Street – all week or until the last barrel’s gone!
Stone’s famous real ale pub is pushing the boat out again this year. Don’t forget to get your Real Ale Trail card stamped!
GREGGS-High Street
FANTASTIC offers all week from the High Street Bakers.
Crazy Daisies Coffee Deal
Crazy Daisies and Madelicious – all week
Spend £10 or more on flowers in Crazy Daisies and get a voucher for a cup of coffee and a cake at Madelicious just across the road.
Dunoon ( China Mugs)
Festival Special 10% Off any purchases of £50 or over
CHATTERBOX (Mobile Phones and accessories)
Half Price Sim Card with every unlock
PETER BOWERS-High Street
Sale of designer sunglasses
WIKIJUM-HIGH STREET
FAIR TRADE TEA AND COFFEE served by Becky and a chance to have a look around her beautiful shop something for
everyone!
Open Air Theatre - The Amphitheatre - 2.00 pm
The Mikron Theatre travels the canal network and we've been fortunate to persuade them to come to Stone to present their latest
production "Thomas Telford". This is a free performance with a collection. Organised by Brindley's Floating Restaurant.
The Wonderful Wines of Spain - Stone Railway Station 7.30 pm
A tutored tasting with James Gillespie, awarded the title of "UK Wine Hero 2007" by Wine & Spirit Magazine and
renowned expert on wines from Iberia. Admission by ticket only (£20) from Touchstone Wines, Lichfield Street or the Festival office.
And a free bottle of wine at The Wheatsheaf!
The Wheatsheaf, Oulton – all week.
Chris will be offering his ‘two meals for the price of one’ deal at lunchtime and at night but, during the Festival week,
there’s also a free bottle of wine for every party of four! How’s that for value?
60's Night at The Blue Rooms - Radford Street
This will be a night to remember - a three course dinner; all the hits of the 60's; singing and dancing; prize raffle draw; 60's
dress code and late bar. Over 21's only. Tickets £25 each from The Blue Rooms. For more information call 01785 819988 or 07966 509056.
Live entertainment at the Vine – from 8.00 p.m.
The Vine’s usual live music night but with a difference. More details later
Live Music at The Swan - from 9.00 p.m.
Trafford Park - the rock band of all rock bands!!
Live music at Granvilles - from 9.00 pm
Fubars - This sensational group are performing again at Granvilles. Always popular - get there early!
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